Earthbound®
Grounding Car Seat Mat
- Calmer miles — research suggests grounding may help calm the nervous system and ease everyday stress
- Support circulation on long sits — research links grounding to improved blood flow, welcome during hours in the seat
- Recover as you go — research suggests grounding may aid the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes and ease stiffness
The clinical evidence
Grounding — also called earthing — is the same direct contact with the Earth that this mat delivers while you sit. It has been studied in peer-reviewed reviews and controlled trials examining inflammation, circulation, pain, stress, and recovery. The literature points to beneficial effects on inflammation- and circulation-related outcomes.
2023: Grounding was shown to be a potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant intervention.
Sinatra et al., Biomedical Journal, 2023 — peer-reviewed review discussing grounding’s positive effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiovascular function, and recovery.
2020: A peer-reviewed review linked grounding with reduced pain, inflammation, and stress, plus improved circulation and energy.
Menigoz et al., EXPLORE, 2020 — peer-reviewed review of grounding research and clinical observations. The authors summarize evidence showing that grounding may reduce inflammation, pain, and stress while improving blood flow, energy, and overall well-being.
2015: A peer-reviewed review connected grounding with reduced inflammation, improved immune response, and faster recovery.
Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, Journal of Inflammation Research, 2015 — peer-reviewed review of grounding’s effects on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and recovery.
2013: Grounding improved red blood cell surface charge and reduced blood viscosity, supporting healthier circulation.
Chevalier et al., Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013 — controlled study measuring zeta potential and blood viscosity, both key factors in circulation, before and after grounding.
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- ✓ Drains static as you drive — connects to your car's metal frame and equalizes the static charge that builds up on your body
- ✓ Full-seat coverage — 16" x 27" lays flat across the seat, keeping your body in contact on every drive
- ✓ Included Auto Coil Cord — clips to a grounding point on your vehicle in seconds; moves between cars easily
- ✓ No power, no fuss — nothing electrical runs through it; lays flat like a seat cover, ready every time you drive
What does the grounding car seat mat actually do?
It drains the static electricity that builds up on your body as you drive. Sealed inside a moving car on rubber tires, your body accumulates static charge over a long drive — the mat gives that charge a path to equalize by connecting you to your vehicle's own metal frame through the included coil cord. The result is a calmer, more comfortable ride, with less of the restless, staticky feeling that builds on long trips and no more zap when you touch the door.
How does it connect in my car?
Simply. The mat lays over your seat, and the included Auto Coil Cord connects it to a metal grounding point on your vehicle's frame. That ties the mat into the car's own chassis, drawing static charge away from your body as you drive. There's nothing electrical running through the mat to you — it only provides a path for static to equalize, the same idea as touching metal to discharge a shock, made continuous and effortless.
Where do I put it, and will it fit my seat?
Lay it flat over the seat you use most — driver or passenger. At 16" x 27" it covers the seat pan and lower back on most cars and SUVs, keeping your body in contact as you drive. On tightly contoured sport or bucket seats, check that it sits flush without bunching against the side bolsters. It moves between vehicles in seconds.
Is it safe to use while driving?
Yes. The mat carries no power, produces no heat, and has no moving parts — it lays flat under you like a seat cover and simply gives static charge somewhere to go. Route the coil cord to the grounding point so it sits well clear of the pedals, steering, seat rails, and any controls. Once it's set, you won't notice it's there.
Will it really stop the static shocks?
That's exactly what it's built for. If you regularly get zapped stepping out of your car, or notice hair static and a restless edge on long drives, that's static charge accumulating with nowhere to discharge. By keeping you continuously connected to the car's frame, the mat lets that charge equalize as it builds instead of releasing all at once when you touch metal.
How is this different from your mattress pad and grounding mats?
They do different jobs. Your Earthbound mattress pad and indoor mats connect to a grounded wall outlet, tying you to the Earth itself for the grounding your body is designed for. The car seat mat can't reach earth ground on the road, so it does the next best thing for the drive — drains the static that builds up in the vehicle, for a calmer, more comfortable ride. Think of it as your comfort companion for the hours in the car, not a replacement for grounding at home.
What is it made of, and how do I care for it?
The mat uses a durable conductive surface built to hold up to daily in-and-out use. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth as needed, and avoid soaking or harsh solvents. Keep the coil cord connected to your grounding point between drives so it's ready whenever you are.
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You ground every night, then you drive — and spend hours building a charge with nowhere to go.
Sealed inside a moving vehicle, you're insulated from the ground by four rubber tires — and static charge quietly builds on your body the whole drive. It's why you get zapped reaching for the door, why your hair lifts, why a long highway stretch can leave you restless and on edge. The car is one of the most static-charged places you sit, and one of the last most people ever think to address.
2+ hours
the average American spends driving each day, building static with nowhere to go
The car seat mat gives that charge somewhere to go. Through the included Auto Coil Cord, it ties you to your vehicle's own metal frame, letting static equalize as it builds instead of releasing all at once in a shock. No power, no batteries, nothing electrical running through it — just a continuous, effortless path to discharge.
Pair with a Grounding Mattress Pad for true grounding around the clock, day and night.
It lays flat over your seat like a cover and clips to a grounding point in seconds. Move it between the driver's and passenger seat, or between cars. For the hours you spend on the road, it's the calmer, more comfortable ride that rounds out your day — grounded at home, settled in the car.
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Hear from some of our most recent customers:
Rebecca Huff1 day ago
Happy to see the new technology
I have known about Earthing for many years, but I was so happy to see the new technology spring up that allows for conductivity without direct skin on a sheet! This is great! I am sleeping better and very pleased with the size of the mat!
Nansy Marsiglia4 days ago
Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again
After dealing with serious menopausal symptoms, including lack of sleep, nervousness...etc. I starting looking elsewhere than medications that were making it worse. I pulled a blind folded study on my husband and decided not to tell him that it was on our bed. After a couple of weeks, I noticed, and he also mentioned, that he is sleeping deeper. Recently I started having dreams again. This is a great product, my only suggestion would be to find a way to know that the current is working on the mattress instead of testing every week (my outlet only has this plugged in) Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again.
Joann Sochan2 days ago
Finally sleeping through the night
Sleep more soundly, up less during night, nagging aches seem to disappear. Love the pillow covers also, great for neck and shoulder areas. Very comfortable.
Regina Sousa5 days ago
Makes quite an impact
I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I believe it has helped me sleep sounder and actually dreamt which does not happen very often. I have felt more rested daily. I removed it for a week and felt a need to put it back on my bed because I felt tired. I am very happy with the purchase and I will buy again. Thank you very much for a quality grounded pad. Excellent product and makes quite an impact on my sleeping and less tired during the day. Highly recommend.
Joseph Cotillo3 days ago
More durable than grounding sheets
Works as good as the sheets I had that wore out due to washing. Problem solved!
James Bowe1 day ago
This pad is worth every penny
The grounding mat is excellent. It fully covers and stays in place on our king bed. Our normal wake up - all body pain and stiffness- has become a memory as we wake up almost pain and stiffness free. This pad is worth every penny. We added to it by placing miracle sheets on the bed and pillow cases. Great combo.
Brad DeFord1 day ago
Pain relieved
I believe the mattress pad has not only helped me get a better night sleep, but has also helped to heal the pain in my right hip.
Eric Stoneberg1 day ago
Glad I replaced my sheet
I had been using a grounding sheet that was effective when I first purchased it, then through repeated washings it lost its efficacy. Replacing it with this grounding pad has been a revelation. I'm sleeping more deeply. And dreaming more! I'm glad I replaced the old sheet with the pad from Earthbound.
Cheryl Sadler4 days ago
I expect continued improvement
I had a grounding mat before this one, and after five years, it was disintegrating so I threw it away. After a week, my joints were hurting and I was sleeping very poorly. I didn't immediately find your website, so I bought a grounding sheet for $189. After a couple of weeks, it was obvious it wasn't as good as a grounding mat. I then found your website and placed an order. My joints feel much better, and my edema is improved. I have slept through a few nights without waking up or turning over, as I had slept for several years. I expect continued improvement.
Leatha Anderson6 days ago
This way you can use your regular sheets
Love it, sleeping better, pet sleeping on bed sleeps better. We shared one with someone else and she is loving it too. We have the extra one on our guest room bed. Thank you I think the whole mattress cover is the best, I wasn’t liking the look of the sheets draped over. This way you can use your regular sheets.
Dwen Bontrager1 day ago
I'm a believer
I'm not as convinced for me but I have seen a BIG change in my wife's sleep. She has been sleeping in a way we have not seen in a long time. It's real. I'm a believer.
Serge Vaillancourt3 days ago
Slow to tell, slow to feel
Slow to tell. Slow to feel. I am in constant extreme pain. Did the grounding mat help. 100%. Did I feel it right away...no. it's been weeks. Do I feel it now...absolutely 100% yes. Got a long way to go. This absolutely mysterious grounding mat has helped. I am, every day, less and less in pain. Do I attribute to this mysterious grounding mat? How could I not. Day by day....less and less all over body pain. Coincidence...I don't think so. Am I pain free.. no. Less mobility pain..100%. Do I recommend... yes. You don't know the benefits until you try. I attribute my reduction in all over pain to this magnificent mar. Do it.
Barbara Hopkins2 days ago
I am able to get out of bed easier
I feel like the mattress pad is really helping with my pain in the morning. I am able to get out of bed easier and seem to be sleeping more deeply and waking less times a night. It has only been about a month and am hoping that this will continue to improve as more time goes on.
Sue Shimer8 days ago
I was finally able to fall asleep
I've only used it a few nights and am already seeing a difference in sleep quality. I have arthritis and the first night was painful. I had been traveling for a week and the night after I returned was especially painful after a day of shuttles, airports, and flying. Mat probably reduced the pain enough I was finally able to fall asleep. I take no prescription or otc pain meds, so it may have been a pretty good test. Last night was far better and slept quietly and well. Looking forward to even longer sleep periods with less and less pain.
Amalia Ramirez6 days ago
I have rarely ever slept through the entire night
Simply Amazing. I am 45 years old and ever since I can remember I have rarely ever slept through the entire night. Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep was a normal thing for me. I was skeptical about the grounding mat at first. I am so glad I got it. I'm getting a good night's rest and I can't explain it. I definitely recommend it.
Sean Schofield3 days ago
This is a major improvement in my life
I have used the grounding mat before, but it was rather small and would move in the night. This is amazing. It works amazing and I could tell the next morning when I woke up. I was so well rested and my joints actually are not hurting like not at all.. It’s insane that the first day I could tell a huge difference on each day it still keeps happening so I was saying this is a major major improvement in my life and I appreciate it so much thanks guys !
John Dandridge5 days ago
Thank you for a superior product
It works. Sleeping better and less pain in the morning. I have it connected to an 8ft grounding rod and using a multimeter to test for ground through our Cotton bed sheet and it definitely is grounded. Thank you for a superior product...
Darlene Gaudet11 days ago
I had been a bit skeptical
I just love the mattress pad. I had been a bit skeptical but thought what have you got lose, other than money, Let me tell you it was the best purchase ever. I had trouble falling asleep with my insomnia and pain from neuropathy. I tried cannabis which sometimes helped with sleep but did nothing for my neuropathy. Once we put on the mattress pad things started to change. After the first night I was able to fall asleep within minutes and the best part, neuropathy no longer bothered me at night and sleep through the night only to get up to use the bathroom and was then able to fall back asleep almost immediately.
Fawn Staerkel7 days ago
I’m ecstatic and would recommend it to anyone
I have struggled with insomnia my whole life. I tried EVERYTHING. Sleep studies, feng shui, no electronics, sleep apps, plus the nightly concoction of pills that “kind of” worked was ridiculous….Ambien, melatonin, 2 Benadryl. Maybe I’ll be asleep by 1AM. Nothing worked. I’ve been using the grounding mat for a month. The first week I was skeptically enthusiastic but still suspicious. I thought it was probably psychosomatic and would quit working. I’m a month in, and I’m still not sure I understand, but this mat is a miracle. I sleep. I fall asleep much more quickly, I relax and I stay asleep. Like a full night of sleep! I can’t tell you the last time I slept all night….my typical routine was 3-4 nights of little to no sleep and then a night where I would crash but was restless and still woke up tired. I have slept every night. Even my husband is amazed. I also travel for work. I bought a twin size to travel with and I am sleeping really well while traveling also. I chose the mat over the sheets because I thought it would last longer and would be cleaner. I’m ecstatic and would recommend anyone with sleep issues to try it. Maybe it’s voodoo magic, I don’t care. I sleep!
Bonnie Cunningham8 days ago
Don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch anymore
I have definitely noticed that I am sleeping much more soundly and a bit longer than usual for me. In return, my energy level has risen, but at 80, I'm not sure how much of an improvement I can expect. I don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch on a regular basis anymore.
"Grounding has been linked to benefits around sleep, inflammation, and overall wellbeing. But most people can’t spend their day barefoot outdoors. What I like about Earthbound is how accessible they make grounding, offering people a simple way to reconnect with the Earth from home."
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc.Integrative Medicine | Sleep, recovery, and modern wellbeing.
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How real customers are sleeping, recovering, and grounding with Earthbound.
Emily
Best sleep I've had in years.
Reed
It has helped circulation for sure.
Jeff
We are both over 65 and it seems to help us sleep better and longer.
Tonya
I could feel a difference just after a few nights.
Kris
Just what the doctor ordered, we are both sleeping wonderfully!
Marie
I love it and already feel the difference.
Grounding car seat mat FAQ
What does the grounding car seat mat actually do?
It drains the static electricity that builds up on your body as you drive. Sealed inside a moving car on rubber tires, your body accumulates static charge over a long drive. The mat lays over your seat and connects to your vehicle's own metal frame through the included Auto Coil Cord, giving that charge a continuous path to equalize. The result is a calmer, more comfortable ride — with less of the restless, staticky feeling that builds on long trips and no more zap when you touch the door.
How does it connect in my car?
Simply. The mat lays flat over your seat, and the included Auto Coil Cord connects it to a metal grounding point on your vehicle's frame. That ties the mat into the car's own chassis, drawing static charge away from your body as you drive. There is nothing electrical running through the mat to you — it only provides a path for static to equalize, the same idea as touching metal to discharge a shock, made continuous and effortless.
Where do I put it, and will it fit my seat?
Lay it flat over the seat you use most — driver or passenger. At 16" x 27" it covers the seat pan and lower back on most cars and SUVs, keeping your body in contact as you drive. On tightly contoured sport or bucket seats, check that it sits flush without bunching against the side bolsters. It moves between vehicles in seconds.
Is it safe to use while driving?
Yes. The mat carries no power, produces no heat, and has no moving parts — it lays flat under you like a seat cover and simply gives static charge somewhere to go. Route the coil cord to the grounding point so it sits well clear of the pedals, steering, seat rails, and any controls. Once it's set, you won't notice it's there.
Will it really stop the static shocks?
That's exactly what it's built for. If you regularly get zapped stepping out of your car, or notice hair static and a restless edge on long drives, that's static charge accumulating with nowhere to discharge. By keeping you continuously connected to the car's frame, the mat lets that charge equalize as it builds — instead of releasing all at once when you touch metal.
How is this different from your mattress pad and grounding mats?
They do different jobs. Your Earthbound mattress pad and indoor mats connect to a grounded wall outlet, tying you to the Earth itself for the grounding your body is designed for. The car seat mat can't reach earth ground on the road, so it does the next best thing for the drive — drains the static that builds up in the vehicle, for a calmer, more comfortable ride. Think of it as your comfort companion for the hours in the car, not a replacement for grounding at home.
What is it made of, and how do I care for it?
The mat uses a durable conductive surface built to hold up to daily in-and-out use. [CONFIRM material before publishing — carbon fiber vs. conductive textile.] Wipe it clean with a damp cloth as needed, and avoid soaking or harsh solvents. Keep the coil cord connected to your grounding point between drives so it's ready whenever you are.
References
Peer-reviewed studies
Every claim about grounding on this page is grounded (so to speak) in published, peer-reviewed research. Below are the studies cited throughout.
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The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Oschman, J.L., Chevalier, G., Brown, R. (2015). Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83–96.
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Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity — a major factor in cardiovascular disease
Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S.T., Oschman, J.L., Delany, R.M. (2013). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 102–110.
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The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective reporting of sleep, pain, and stress
Ghaly, M., Teplitz, D. (2004). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(5), 767–776.
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Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
Brown, R., Chevalier, G., Hill, M. (2010). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(3), 265–273.
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Grounding the human body during yoga exercise with a grounded yoga mat reduces blood viscosity
Chevalier, G., Patel, S., Weiss, L., Chopra, D., Mills, P.J. (2019). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25(4), 387–395.
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Earthing (grounding) of human body modulates electroencephalographic signals
Sokal, K., Sokal, P. (2011). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(4), 301–308.
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The neuromodulative role of earthing
Passi, R., Doheny, K.K., Gordin, Y., Hinssen, H., Palmer, C. (2017). Medical Hypotheses, 109, 191–193.
